workability is the work of the concrete which is done by concrete ability of work is called workability
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Workability is defined as the amount of useful internal work to produce full compaction.Factors affecting workabilityWater contentMix proportionUse of admixtures
Compressive Strength Workability Durability Maximum Size of Aggregate Water/Cement Ratio Quality Control
To improve the workability of concrete, issue to be concerned of as below: - increase water/cement ratio - increase size of aggregate - use well-rounded and smooth aggregate instead of irregular shape - increase the mixing time - increase the mixing temperature - use non-porous and saturated aggregate - with addition of air-entraining mixtures
The importance of slump test in concrete work is to ensure consistency in the concrete. The test measures the workability of the concrete.
Aggregates with angular particles are more difficulties to compact than one with rounded particles and therefor,requires more water in the mix to act as alubricant.this additional water, on evaporation ,tends to leave void spaces in the hardened concrete made with rounded aggregates particles which requires less water for compaction.the nature of the particles of an aggregates will also affect workability.(